Troubleshooting Septic Systems

If you are like most people, a single overflowing toilet might be enough to ruin your day. Unfortunately, if you have a septic tank and you don't know how to take care of it, you might be left wondering what to do when that sewage comes rearing it's ugly head. My blog is all about teaching the layman how to care for septic problems. On this blog, you will find interesting articles about septic tanks, including how to troubleshoot common problems on your own. With a little light reading, you might be able to avoid plumbing disasters that derail your entire day.

17 May 2017
Planting over septic drain fields is a good solution to help break down waste, improve filtration through the soils, and stop septic odors from surfacing. The plants you use over a septic system should be chosen wisely to maximize their benefits, as well as prevent problems with the drain field. Here are some tips to help you with choosing the right plants for planting over your septic system:
1. Vegetables and Herbs, Planted a Safe Distance from Septic Drainage[Read More]

7 May 2017
It houses waste, it's hidden in the ground on your property, and beyond that, if you are like most homeowners, you don't know a great deal about your septic tank. As an added concern, many homeowners have no idea how often their septic tank needs to be pumped and cleaned by a professional septic tank service. Unfortunately, treating a septic tank like it is an infinite component that never requires attention can lead to problems.[Read More]

27 April 2017
Flooding can affect septic tanks in a number of ways and make the home's sewage system unsafe to use. Here is some advice on how to deal with septic tanks and flooding.
Wait to Pump the Tank
One thing you may be eager to do is pump your septic tank so that it can accept more water. That's a bad idea because when the area is flooded, part of your tank is probably submerged under water.[Read More]

8 October 2015
If you plan to plow or remove snow from over your septic tank this winter, don't. Although very cold temperatures can freeze the water in the tank and damage its housing, the thick blanket of snow covering the ground over your tank can actually keep it from freezing up. Snow insulates the soil on your property against heat loss. Before you bring out the snowplow, here's what you should do to protect your septic tank instead.[Read More]

6 February 2015
If you have a septic line that's clogged, and you've got a tree growing within ten feet of the lines or tank, chances are the blockage stems from the roots growing into the line. It tends to be one of the more common obstructions with these systems. This needs to be addressed, but there is a right way and a wrong way. Here's what you need to know about why roots are so harmful and what you should do to fix the problem without damaging your septic line and the environment.[Read More]